PARLIAMENT says the government must allocate funds for researchers to conduct a comprehensive study on the increasing prevalence of mental health cases across the country. This call comes after new data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that over one billion people in the world are living with mental health disorders, with conditions like…
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed reports linking it to a purported “Annual Crime Prevention Summit 2025” scheduled for September 10…
By Rutendo Ngara HARARE regional magistrate Fadzai Mthombeni sentenced a Chinese national to 18 years in prison after convicting him of illegal possession of rhino horns worth US$246 000. Cong Yanzhong was convicted of two counts of contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act and was given nine years in prison for each count. The magistrate…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A ZIMBABWE Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officer was allegedly swindled of US$700 after investing in a bogus foreign currency trading scheme advertised on social media. The suspects, Simbarashe Muchapa and Muneni Chaisewa, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who released them on US$100 bail each. Prosecutors allege that between…
By Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw IN A landmark development for the country’s aviation sector, Air Zimbabwe on Saturday launched its inaugural Harare–Mutare flight, officially linking the eastern city to the rest of the country by air. The flight landed at Grand Reef Aerodrome, marking the revival of the long-dormant airstrip and signalling a major step in…
YOUTH minister Tino Machakaire’s recent claims that some senior Zanu PF officials are involved in drug trafficking are deeply concerning and must be thoroughly investigated. Speaking at a Zanu PF youth league meeting last week, Machakaire courageously asserted that some “leaders” are not only importing and selling drugs, but are also using their positions to…
BY BRANDON JOSPHAT THE government says foreign investors should take advantage of the country’s unprecedented mining renaissance in order to transform the energy sector and help the country to end power outages. This comes as the authorities are currently courting foreign investors across the globe to invest especially in renewable energy. Speaking during the 2025…
THE government has banned the importation of oilseeds, grain and related products in a bid to promote local production and reduce the country’s ballooning import bill. According to Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025 gazetted last Friday, only contractors will be allowed to import in cases of necessity, while all processors will be required to increase…
THE government is considering introducing tax relief or rebate measures for senior citizens who remain in employment beyond retirement age, in order to cushion them. Responding to a question in Parliament by CCC legislator for Hwange East, Joseph Bonda, on why employees aged 65 years and above continue to be taxed despite Zimbabwe’s life expectancy…
A 42-YEAR-OLD man from Nkayi appeared in court after he allegedly sexually abused his 16-year-old biological daughter on numerous occasions. The accused, who cannot be named to protect the complainant, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody until September 8. Prosecutor Jethro Mada told the court…
